GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
striatedmarked with striations or striae
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
predisposeto dispose in advance
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency